The movie “Wicked” is now showing in cinemas in Kuwait, days after it was removed from the lists on the eve of its release in local theaters. There were fears that the film would become the latest Hollywood import to be banned in the Gulf state – with some local media speculating that the move … Read more
During a jury press conference at the Marrakesh Film Festival, Luca Guadagnino said on Saturday that he would be “happy” if people downloaded “Queer” in Turkey, where the film, which stars Daniel Craig as a gay American expatriate in 1950s Mexico City. Last, it was banned by the authorities who deemed it “too provocative.” “They … Read more
SIALKOT: Aviation Minister Khawaja Asif has welcomed the decision of the European Commission and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to lift the suspension on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), stating that the move will enhance the value of the struggling national carrier. “This is an important development for PIA’s upcoming privatization efforts. It will add significant … Read more
Australia’s decision to ban children under 16 from accessing social media, approved late Thursday, has drawn criticism from tech giants, who say the law has been rushed and could have unintended consequences for the digital economy. The law, aimed at protecting minors, imposes fines of up to A$49.5 million (US$32 million) on platforms like TikTok, … Read more
Google and Facebook owner Meta Platforms have urged the Australian government to delay passage of a proposed bill that would ban most forms of social media access for children under 16, citing the need for further assessment of its potential impact. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government plans to pass the legislation, considered among the world’s … Read more
The European Aviation Authority is set to announce its decision on the request of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to lift the ban on Pakistani airlines operating in the European Union. The decision comes after a crucial three-day meeting of the European Air Safety Committee held in Brussels from 19 to 21 November. The committee … Read more
Lahore: A letter written to the Inspector General of Police Punjab (IGP) on Saturday requested a ban on the online game Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). The letter was written by SSP Liaquat Ali Malik on the instructions of CCPO Zulfiqar Hameed. She stated that online video gaming has devastating effects on the mental health of … Read more